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Setting up audio for multiple devices

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Georgiahrose

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Hi there - I am completely new to this and not very good at audio, but I would really appreciate some help from someone who is!

I am creating a set-up for a friend. I want to hook-up bookshelf speakers to her TV, record player and her computer (if possible).

This is what I have so far:

- An mbeat record player (the built-in speakers are awful). Has an RCA output to connect external speakers
http://www.mbeat.com.au/product/retro-turntable-recorder-with-usb/

- Wharfedale bookshelf speakers, unpowered. Speaker wire input on the back of each one

-Obviously the TV and laptop computer

My question is, what else do I need?

I am sure I need some kind of amp, wires, and some splitters... but i don't know whether this set-up is possible and would love some help

Thank you!
 
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Well,if you dont need an AM/FM tuner then an integrated amp would probably be the best bet,with that all you would need are some stereo RCA patch cords for the turntable Aux outs & TV outs,and then you need a 3.5mm stereo to RCA stereo patch cord for the laptop.

Or you could opt for an external USB DAC here,but that brings with it another level of complexity all it's own.

And if you did want an AM/FM tuner,then just substitute the integrated amp for most any reciever,though be very careful when selecting these as some specific receivers have very limited input options (ie: you would need one with at least 2x line in & 1x phono in @ the minimum,and some older/vintage receivers dont have that).

Most integrated amps have more than enough inputs as those are made to have multiple components added to them.

And most modern AV receivers have lots of inputs as well.

It should'nt be too hard to get it up & running,plenty of folks here to help you get it done.

HTH

Bret P.
 
What audio-out connections does the friend's TV have?

MIght want to seek clarity from MWave on whether the aux-out is meant to be connected to a phono input on a receiver or integrated like a traditional turntable would be, or if instead it should be hooked up to an aux input.
 
Yeah that would certainly be a good idea,they (Mwave) are'nt very specific about the type of signal it puts out.

The TV I would'nt sweat as much,there are usually various ways to deal with most any audio-out options for those,and sometimes if using a cable box or such,there are some audio out options there as well.

Bret P.
 
Thank you so much both of you. This has helped heaps.

I am going to buy an integrated amp as I think this is the best options in terms of inputs etc

I am not 100% sure but I don't think the mbeat record player needs to be connected to a receiver... it has an RCA output... I think it gets hooked up to an aux input

Can I do this part with an integrated amp??

Thanks again

Georgia
 
Yes, you're on the right track. Somebody should make one of those new little T-amps with more than 1 or 2 sets of inputs. Business opportunity, I'd say. Meanwhile, a used conventional integrated amp is appropriate. Or a T-amp and a switch-box. Does the computer have a stereo "line out" jack? If not, a USB DAC is in order, too. Some newer integrated amps include a DAC nowadays. Really modern (wireless) is also possible, but then you're not re-using much of what you have.
 
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Awesome - thanks again all! Yes my computer has a stereo line out jack .I have bought an integrated amp, just got to pick it up

Should get it up and running.
 
Georgiahrose said:
I am not 100% sure but I don't think the mbeat record player needs to be connected to a receiver... it has an RCA output... I think it gets hooked up to an aux input

Can I do this part with an integrated amp??

Thanks again

Georgia
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Usually RCA jacks are not speaker outputs, so unless these are labeled EXTERNAL SPEAKER outputs, they are not. On a turntable RCA jacks will typically be low level (phono output) and would need to be plugged into only a PHONO input on an integ. amp or receiver. This will route it to the phono preamp/equalizer.

But in your case the turntable has an internal amp to drive its own speakers, so these RCA jacks may be at LINE level the same as a CD player or TV line level audio output. In which case you route them to the amp/receiver AUX, CD, TAPE, etc. inputs which are all designed for line level signal.
 
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